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A89 PTW

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

28 mi
Last recorded28 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA89 PTW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 28 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 7 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 35,245 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 35,245 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 35,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 35,242 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to heaving underseal applied

vehicle presenter adjusted emmisions on site

Fail 5 Apr 2019 35,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to heaving underseal applied

Pass 8 Dec 2017 35,247 miles

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion around OSF shock absorber

Fail 27 Nov 2017 35,247 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Battery loose

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion around OSF shock absorber

Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,243 miles

Battery loose

NS inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSF shock absorber mount corroded

Oil leak

Spare wheel well holed

Fail 25 May 2016 35,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NS inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSF shock absorber mount corroded

Oil leak

Spare wheel well holed

Pass 8 Oct 2014 35,245 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 35,246 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,240 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,244 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 35,240 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 35,242 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,149 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 35,249 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,247 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 37,507 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 37,495 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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A89 PTW is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A89 PTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A89 PTW registered?

A89 PTW is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 21 December 1983.

Is A89 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A89 PTW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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